Coordinator - Property Development Compliance

Coordinator - Property and Development Compliance

Cook Shire Council – Cooktown, Far North Queensland
$88,172 – $98,121 p.a. + locality allowance + 12% super
5 weeks annual leave | Full-time | Lifestyle location

Shape compliance and governance outcomes in one of Queensland’s most unique regions

Cook Shire Council is seeking an experienced compliance, regulatory or property professional to join our Planning and Environment team in Cooktown.

This is a rare opportunity to take a lead coordination role across development compliance, Council property tenure and lease functions — with the support of an established team and the scope to drive stronger systems, consistency and best-practice outcomes.

Whether your background is in compliance investigations, regulatory services, property portfolios or land tenure — we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

As the Property and Development Compliance Coordinator you will:

• Coordinate development compliance case management across building, plumbing and planning matters
• Support fair, consistent and practical enforcement outcomes in partnership with Council’s compliance team
• Oversee Council’s residential tenancy and lease portfolio, including staff housing
• Work collaboratively on land tenure matters, including trustee leases and culturally appropriate outcomes
• Mentor and support a small team while improving systems, registers and processes

This role plays a key part in improving service delivery, governance and consistency across interrelated compliance and property functions

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking a motivated professional with experience in one or more of the following:

• Development or regulatory compliance
• Investigations, enforcement or statutory decision-making
• Property, leasing or tenure administration in a government setting
• Stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution
• Leadership, mentoring or team coordination
• Systems and process improvement mindset

Relevant qualifications are valued, however demonstrated experience and willingness to learn are equally important. Training and professional development support is available

Why Join Cook Shire Council?

• Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and work/life balance in beautiful Cooktown
• Work on meaningful and diverse matters that shape the future of the region
• Be part of a progressive Council with strong community connections
• Competitive local government salary, locality allowance and generous leave provisions

Cooktown offers excellent services, a welcoming community and outstanding access to the Cape York environment.

How to apply

To apply, please review the Candidate Information Pack for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit: 

• a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
• a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.

Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.
Applications will close 11.00pm Sunday 22 February 2026. Don't miss your chance to apply!

Cook Shire Council will be assessing applications as they are submitted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified. 

SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications are assessed on merit